Returning Brassicas

Spring22

Yearling... With promise
I planted a combination last year of BigTine Main Event and Domain Outdoors Smackdown. Both grew incredibly well! I have noticed though that a lot of the plot is getting fresh green brassica growth and there are bulbs growing again. Is this something I should just let run its course and then replant in August? Or will they stick around and I should just top dress with an oats mixture?IMG_1433.jpeg
 
That's odd, where are you located?

I'd probably let them grow and build up some organic matter and then kill them off and plant your fall plot in August.
 
I'm no expert (hence the username) however, I would be happy to have this occur. I'd let the brassicas run their course whether that be early spring bulbs or if they shoot up bolts. In my opinion, all they're doing is offering some forage if the deer want/need it, and improving your soil quality with some deep tap roots, addition of organic material, etc. Maybe throw a grain mix over to help fill the gaps and reduce weed infiltration if you feel it is necessary.

If you were hellbent on a springtime planting, by all means you can terminate and proceed with your plan, but if you didn't have anything in mind for the spring I'd let them do their thing until your next planned seeding whether that be summer or fall.
 
That's odd, where are you located?

I'd probably let them grow and build up some organic matter and then kill them off and plant your fall plot in August.
Westerner PA. It is not at all what I was expecting when I walked in the plot
 
I'd just take whatever my next seeding plan was and try to incorporate it into the plan. Say you were going to rotate clover in there this summer, I'd top dress the field with a little now just to get things moving & spray and seed according to whatever your game plan is
 
I'm no expert (hence the username) however, I would be happy to have this occur. I'd let the brassicas run their course whether that be early spring bulbs or if they shoot up bolts. In my opinion, all they're doing is offering some forage if the deer want/need it, and improving your soil quality with some deep tap roots, addition of organic material, etc. Maybe throw a grain mix over to help fill the gaps and reduce weed infiltration if you feel it is necessary.

If you were hellbent on a springtime planting, by all means you can terminate and proceed with your plan, but if you didn't have anything in mind for the spring I'd let them do their thing until your next planned seeding whether that be summer or fall.
It is primarily a Fall section of this plot. I can’t say I am hellbent either way, as long as it keeps the weeds down. I will be interested to see how long into the year they stick around to say the least.
 
I'd just take whatever my next seeding plan was and try to incorporate it into the plan. Say you were going to rotate clover in there this summer, I'd top dress the field with a little now just to get things moving & spray and seed according to whatever your game plan is
This will be a brassica plot again next year, it’s a 1 acre field I have split into thirds. The whole bottom third is clover and the top two halves were split between brassicas and winter peas
 
It is primarily a Fall section of this plot. I can’t say I am hellbent either way, as long as it keeps the weeds down. I will be interested to see how long into the year they stick around to say the least.
It surely looks like it will keep the weeds at bay, at least for the spring! If you have some thin spots throw a grass of some sort that's easy and predictable to kill and provide additional thatch for your fall planting
 
I wish my brassica plot looked like that.
This plot took almost all year last year for me to get it ready for soil. It was an old summer grass field that I have to fight the weeds tooth and nail. Then, it took a ridiculous amount of like and fert to get the soil ready.
 
This plot took almost all year last year for me to get it ready for soil. It was an old summer grass field that I have to fight the weeds tooth and nail. Then, it took a ridiculous amount of like and fert to get the soil ready.
Well it appears you were rewarded handsomely for your efforts. Looks like you've been able to establish a productive plot moving forward. Congrats!
 
This will be a brassica plot again next year, it’s a 1 acre field I have split into thirds. The whole bottom third is clover and the top two halves were split between brassicas and winter peas
Just a note here - seed vendors and crop experts say to limit planting brassicas more than 2 years in the same place, because of soil pests and possibly a disease(?) setting in. Rotating brassica plots is recommended for those reasons. (?) - not sure about the disease setting in, or what it is if any.

I'm also in Pa. - camp in NC Pa. I'd throw down some clover and rye in the thin spots to add to the brassicas that came back. Rye will help with weed suppression and supply some green forage too. Clover will add nitrogen and also supply high protein forage. I'd also let the brassicas do their thing since they're there - good eats for the deer.
 
Just a note here - seed vendors and crop experts say to limit planting brassicas more than 2 years in the same place, because of soil pests and possibly a disease(?) setting in. Rotating brassica plots is recommended for those reasons. (?) - not sure about the disease setting in, or what it is if any.

I'm also in Pa. - camp in NC Pa. I'd throw down some clover and rye in the thin spots to add to the brassicas that came back. Rye will help with weed suppression and supply some green forage too. Clover will add nitrogen and also supply high protein forage. I'd also let the brassicas do their thing since they're there - good eats for the deer.

Correct, this would be the second year this section of the plot would get brassicas. The plan for next year is to switch it to buckwheat/oaks to help rebuild the soil. I have debated tossing some clover in to boost the nitrogen levels, but also don’t want to plant it just to till it all up.


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